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Sa Calobra
Coll dels Reis · Nus de sa Corbata
- Distance
- 9.4km
- Avg gradient
- 7%
- Max gradient
- 12%
- Elevation gain
- 668m
Pavel Špindler · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
Mallorca's most iconic climb. The road descends from the Coll dels Reis down to the cove of Sa Calobra in a series of switchbacks and the famous Nus de sa Corbata. Cyclists ride down first, then climb back up — there is no other way out.
Direction. There is no shortcut. From the MA-10 turn at Coll dels Reis and descend 9.4 km to the cove, then turn around and climb back. Allow 45–75 min for the climb.
- Surface
- Smooth asphalt
- Traffic
- Moderate traffic
- Best months
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Live conditions
Weather at the climb
- 28 Tue31°C0% rain
- 29 Wed33°C0% rain
- 30 Thu33°C0% rain
- 31 Fri34°C0% rain
- 01 Sat36°C0% rain
Elevation profile
Local tips
Start early — coach buses begin pouring in from 10:30. The café and water tap at the bottom (Restaurant Es Lago) are the last refuel before the climb. Carry sun protection: the road is fully exposed.
Refuel near this climb
Cafés
Restaurant Ses Taronges Sa Calobra Cyclist-friendly cafés Carrer Port de Sa Calobra, 23B, 07315 Sa Calobra, Illes Balears, Spain
Restaurant Coll de sa Bataia Cyclist-friendly cafés Carretera de Inca a Lluc Km. 14.8, 07315 Escorca, Illes Balears, Spain
Restaurant Self-Service Sa Calobra Cyclist-friendly cafés Carrer Port de Sa Calobra, 20, 07315 Sa Calobra, Illes Balears, Spain
Water refills
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Bike repair
Escorca Taxi Bike repair shops Plaça Peregrins, 6, 07315 Lluc i Son Macip, Illes Balears, Spain
Sa Calobra Bike repair shops 07315 Sa Calobra, Balearic Islands, Spain
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Tramuntana Queen Stage
105 km · 2400 m
The big one: over the Coll de Sóller, along the spine of the Tramuntana past Puig Major, then the plunge into Sa Calobra and the brutal climb back out. A true queen stage — pick a clear, calm day.
Start in Sóller →
Common questions
How long is the Sa Calobra climb?
9.4 km with 668 m of elevation gain at an average gradient of 7%.
What is the road surface like on Sa Calobra?
Smooth asphalt throughout — well suited to road bikes with standard tyres.
How busy is Sa Calobra with traffic?
Moderate traffic, mostly tourists and locals. Ride early in season for a quieter experience.
When is the best time to ride Sa Calobra?
Optimal months are Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov — mild temperatures and lower wind risk.